| Literature DB >> 27357604 |
Hao-Cheng Yang1, Jingwei Hou2, Vicki Chen3, Zhi-Kang Xu4.
Abstract
Janus membranes are an emerging class of materials having opposing properties at an interface. This structure results in selective and often novel transport characteristics. In this Minireview, a definition of the Janus membrane, beyond merely asymmetric materials, is introduced and common fabrication strategies are outlined. Also presented are current and potential applications in directional transport, switchable permeation, and performance optimization with detailed mechanisms.Keywords: hydrophobic effect; interfaces; materials science; membranes; surface chemistry
Year: 2016 PMID: 27357604 DOI: 10.1002/anie.201601589
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Angew Chem Int Ed Engl ISSN: 1433-7851 Impact factor: 15.336